Category Archives: La vida Chico

In Hindsight: Happy New Year!, Dec. 30, 2010

Our friends, the Gruzenkys, got married at midnight on 01/01/11. Here’s a picture of us with them at their first date! 🙂 Happy New Year! By Jammie Salagubang – Buzz Editor My family has this belief about New Year’s Eve: … Continue reading

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Dollar Makes You Holler! Police Play Set

Dollar Makes You Holler! Police Play Set Take a good look at this police play set. At first glance, it looks normal enough. There’s a walkie-talkie–indispensible, I’m sure, for any police officer. There’s even a headset for hands-free communication. A … Continue reading

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Is it possible to find deep soul satisfaction at 1:41 a.m.? You bet your sweet maple/chocolate donut it is

Photo by Jammie Karlman Why yes, those are mini chocolate chips in the middle of these maple/chocolate donuts. News alert: I like food, and eating is a form of entertainment for me (this might be obvious to some considering that … Continue reading

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Dollar Makes You Holler! Milka chocolates

“Dollar Makes You Holler!” — posts on stuff that I find interesting/weird/neato burrito and cost a dollar or less Milka chocolates Cost Plus World Market, watch out: Who knew the 99 cent store carried so many international delights? Not only … Continue reading

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Dollar Makes You Holler! Choco Pies

A feature I hope to make a regular part of this blog is “Dollar Makes You Holler!” — stuff that’s interesting/weird/makes me LOL (is it even cool to use this acronym anymore? No matter, moving on…) and costs a dollar … Continue reading

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Getting in the holiday spirit

Observing Christmas 2010 is turning out to be like other years. It takes me a while to warm up to the holiday spirit, but I’m fully on board shortly before the big day. While I’m not a fan of starting … Continue reading

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Petty thieves turn Sierra Nevada events slightly skunky

It was wonderful that Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. threw several events this year, including an Oktoberfest dinner next to its on-site hop fields and a 30th anniversary party in one of the brewery’s warehouses on Nov. 15. They also donated … Continue reading

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Tech failures: FLO’s mobile TV doesn’t go far in Chico

I haven’t been convinced that mobile television will catch on in the United States, but the tech demo for FLO TV doesn’t help sell the service for Chicoans. Looking at the FLO display at a local discount store, one round … Continue reading

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Seasons greetings with the 2009 Christmas card

Another Christmas is upon us. To celebrate 2009, I created a new card for friends and family. I sent most of the cards on Monday, and I hope they were received by today. If not, I’m sharing the card with … Continue reading

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A graphic example of recycling plastic bags

The time arrived last week to recycle all the plastic bags in my apartment. It’s funny how this time just happens to coincide with a family visit. I hate to throw things away that I know can be easily recycled. … Continue reading

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